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All Advanced materials (71) Biotechnology (60) Cancer (61) Energy (64) Global inequalities (63) Simple test could take the pain out of womb cancer check Simple test could take the pain out of womb cancer check Breast density clue for cancer risk Breast density clue for cancer risk 51¸£ÀûÉç researcher named to MIT Technology Review's Innovators 35 Under 35 global list 51¸£ÀûÉç researcher named to MIT Technology Review's Innovators 35 Under 35 global list Rocket experiment reveals new clues about how metals are made Rocket experiment reveals new clues about how metals are made Royce Institute receives £95m funding to back the next generation of materials research Royce Institute receives £95m funding to back the next generation of materials research £12.6 million programme to unlock the next generation of photonics and quantum technologies £12.6 million programme to unlock the next generation of photonics and quantum technologies Lab-grown tumours could speed up cancer cures Lab-grown tumours could speed up cancer cures Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer New antimicrobials could help tackle deadly drug-resistant infections New antimicrobials could help tackle deadly drug-resistant infections New insights could help improve quality of 3D-printed aluminium components New insights could help improve quality of 3D-printed aluminium components New learning tool speeds up search for 2D quantum materials New learning tool speeds up search for 2D quantum materials Scientists uncover promising new way to treat an ‘undruggable’ type of lung cancer Scientists uncover promising new way to treat an ‘undruggable’ type of lung cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists observe water’s behaviour in a single molecular layer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists observe water’s behaviour in a single molecular layer GEIC expands innovation capabilities with new bioengineering laboratory GEIC expands innovation capabilities with new bioengineering laboratory Real-time microscopy reveals how semiconductor nanowires grow, and how bismuth seeds can speed their formation Real-time microscopy reveals how semiconductor nanowires grow, and how bismuth seeds can speed their formation Electrical control of spin signals demonstrated in graphene superlattices Electrical control of spin signals demonstrated in graphene superlattices World-leading research receives cash boost in 51¸£ÀûÉç World-leading research receives cash boost in 51¸£ÀûÉç Space at 51¸£ÀûÉç showcases strength of its research capability Space at 51¸£ÀûÉç showcases strength of its research capability Professor Steve Eichhorn announced as incoming Director of Royce 51¸£ÀûÉç Professor Steve Eichhorn announced as incoming Director of Royce 51¸£ÀûÉç Three University of 51¸£ÀûÉç honourees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026 Three University of 51¸£ÀûÉç honourees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026 Breakthrough steroid tweak cuts early deaths in Indian children with leukaemia Breakthrough steroid tweak cuts early deaths in Indian children with leukaemia 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers secure £1.3m to transform recycling of complex waste 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers secure £1.3m to transform recycling of complex waste University of 51¸£ÀûÉç techbio spin-out secures £5 million to deploy quantum physics, AI modelling, and highly automated labs to power next gen enzyme engineering University of 51¸£ÀûÉç techbio spin-out secures £5 million to deploy quantum physics, AI modelling, and highly automated labs to power next gen enzyme engineering Two CRUK 51¸£ÀûÉç Institute Clinician Scientists elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Two CRUK 51¸£ÀûÉç Institute Clinician Scientists elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences 51¸£ÀûÉç team steer electron spin ballistically in graphene 51¸£ÀûÉç team steer electron spin ballistically in graphene Study reveals why epithelial cancer is more aggressive in some tissues Study reveals why epithelial cancer is more aggressive in some tissues The ICAM Renews Collaboration Framework Agreement with Expanded Scope The ICAM Renews Collaboration Framework Agreement with Expanded Scope How a Study Supported by Sarah Harding’s Legacy Transformed One Woman’s Future How a Study Supported by Sarah Harding’s Legacy Transformed One Woman’s Future UK cancer scientists uncover genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth UK cancer scientists uncover genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth Ethnic land rights fail to provide Afro-Colombians with economic security Ethnic land rights fail to provide Afro-Colombians with economic security Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest brain tumour in the future New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest brain tumour in the future Large area MoSâ‚‚ reduces energy loss in magnetic memory films Large area MoSâ‚‚ reduces energy loss in magnetic memory films How loud is clean energy? 51¸£ÀûÉç-led study explores potential impact of underwater noise from tidal energy How loud is clean energy? 51¸£ÀûÉç-led study explores potential impact of underwater noise from tidal energy 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers challenge misleading language around plastic waste solutions 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers challenge misleading language around plastic waste solutions Study reveals inequalities in men with learning disabilities and prostate cancer Study reveals inequalities in men with learning disabilities and prostate cancer Exhibition to showcase Digital Futures' research themes Exhibition to showcase Digital Futures' research themes First atomic‑scale images of monolayer transition metal diiodides First atomic‑scale images of monolayer transition metal diiodides His Excellency, President of Saudi Water Authority, visits 51¸£ÀûÉç to strengthen UK–Saudi water research collaboration His Excellency, President of Saudi Water Authority, visits 51¸£ÀûÉç to strengthen UK–Saudi water research collaboration Scientists develop stronger, longer-lasting perovskite solar cells Scientists develop stronger, longer-lasting perovskite solar cells Third Eve fellowship to understand and prevent aggressive womb cancer announced Third Eve fellowship to understand and prevent aggressive womb cancer announced HydroGraph and GEIC expand collaboration to drive the graphene age HydroGraph and GEIC expand collaboration to drive the graphene age Novel analysis shows promise for revealing early ovarian cancer signals Novel analysis shows promise for revealing early ovarian cancer signals University of 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead £3m project to transform long-duration energy storage University of 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead £3m project to transform long-duration energy storage Major study launched to make advanced cancer treatments safer for patients Major study launched to make advanced cancer treatments safer for patients UK social homes are unprepared for rising heat as policy fails to keep pace, new research warns UK social homes are unprepared for rising heat as policy fails to keep pace, new research warns CDT in 2D materials of Tomorrow part of the TechExpert pilot CDT in 2D materials of Tomorrow part of the TechExpert pilot New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment Cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, most efficient route to net zero, new research says Cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, most efficient route to net zero, new research says Study exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities Study exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women 51¸£ÀûÉç workshop advances technical understanding of mirror organism precursor technologies 51¸£ÀûÉç workshop advances technical understanding of mirror organism precursor technologies Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project 51¸£ÀûÉç engineers harness tunnel winds to transform railways into renewable power sources 51¸£ÀûÉç engineers harness tunnel winds to transform railways into renewable power sources Study opens up possibility of bespoke prostate cancer treatment Study opens up possibility of bespoke prostate cancer treatment New research highlights importance of ingredient origins in aquaculture feed sustainability New research highlights importance of ingredient origins in aquaculture feed sustainability Commercial sunbeds should be banned in the UK, say experts Commercial sunbeds should be banned in the UK, say experts 51¸£ÀûÉç academics elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows 51¸£ÀûÉç academics elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust Combine Support Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust Combine Support University of 51¸£ÀûÉç appointed as UN Academic Impact Vice-Chair for SDG10 research University of 51¸£ÀûÉç appointed as UN Academic Impact Vice-Chair for SDG10 research Tyndall Centre at 25: UK must step up climate ambition, report warns Tyndall Centre at 25: UK must step up climate ambition, report warns Scientists develop groundbreaking ‘blood on demand’ technology to revolutionise emergency transfusions Scientists develop groundbreaking ‘blood on demand’ technology to revolutionise emergency transfusions University of 51¸£ÀûÉç powers up brand new solar farm delivering clean energy to campus University of 51¸£ÀûÉç powers up brand new solar farm delivering clean energy to campus Blood test detects ovarian cancer with high accuracy, study finds Blood test detects ovarian cancer with high accuracy, study finds New £13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation New £13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation Graphene-enhanced, low-carbon concrete successfully laid at Northumbrian Water site Graphene-enhanced, low-carbon concrete successfully laid at Northumbrian Water site Graphene-silver coating promises long-term defence against bacteria Graphene-silver coating promises long-term defence against bacteria 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists discover new light behaviour in common mineral gypsum 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists discover new light behaviour in common mineral gypsum Humanities graduates lead the conversation on global inequalities Humanities graduates lead the conversation on global inequalities Skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear Skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear Concretene and GEIC proud to partner for another three years Concretene and GEIC proud to partner for another three years New study could improve early lung cancer detection for Hodgkin lymphoma survivors New study could improve early lung cancer detection for Hodgkin lymphoma survivors New blood test could stop melanoma patients becoming resistant to treatment New blood test could stop melanoma patients becoming resistant to treatment New project to pioneer the principles of human genome synthesis New project to pioneer the principles of human genome synthesis Four University colleagues win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes Four University colleagues win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes The people of Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç voice their thoughts on creating a Fairer World The people of Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç voice their thoughts on creating a Fairer World University research leads to Scotland’s largest maritime decarbonisation project University research leads to Scotland’s largest maritime decarbonisation project 51¸£ÀûÉç joins two new national research hubs to drive sustainable manufacturing 51¸£ÀûÉç joins two new national research hubs to drive sustainable manufacturing Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK 51¸£ÀûÉç Institute Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK 51¸£ÀûÉç Institute Advancing renewable energy-powered solutions for water desalination Advancing renewable energy-powered solutions for water desalination 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life Breakthrough in quantum materials: UK Scientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond Breakthrough in quantum materials: UK Scientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond University hosts international workshop on transportation electrification University hosts international workshop on transportation electrification Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at 51¸£ÀûÉç Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at 51¸£ÀûÉç New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage 51¸£ÀûÉç Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation 51¸£ÀûÉç Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications Research to support young brain tumour survivors Research to support young brain tumour survivors Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025 Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025 Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects Kisii County ambulance services development Kisii County ambulance services development Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Graphene Innovations 51¸£ÀûÉç extends GEIC partnership for another three years Graphene Innovations 51¸£ÀûÉç extends GEIC partnership for another three years 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning? Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning? 51¸£ÀûÉç marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners 51¸£ÀûÉç marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners New research aims to tackle barriers to cervical cancer screening as UK rates fall New research aims to tackle barriers to cervical cancer screening as UK rates fall Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector 51¸£ÀûÉç partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation 51¸£ÀûÉç partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University of 51¸£ÀûÉç receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University of 51¸£ÀûÉç receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues 51¸£ÀûÉç Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace 51¸£ÀûÉç Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk 51¸£ÀûÉç and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare 51¸£ÀûÉç and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare NanoNeuroOmics NanoNeuroOmics 51¸£ÀûÉç brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions 51¸£ÀûÉç brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy Developing sustainable coatings Developing sustainable coatings 51¸£ÀûÉç’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia 51¸£ÀûÉç’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 51¸£ÀûÉç leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 51¸£ÀûÉç leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 51¸£ÀûÉç researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases 51¸£ÀûÉç researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Immersive event showcases Graphene@51¸£ÀûÉç’s capabilities to industry Immersive event showcases Graphene@51¸£ÀûÉç’s capabilities to industry Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer UKRI award 51¸£ÀûÉç £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities UKRI award 51¸£ÀûÉç £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design 51¸£ÀûÉç set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch 51¸£ÀûÉç set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Cancer Research UK 51¸£ÀûÉç Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training Cancer Research UK 51¸£ÀûÉç Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research 51¸£ÀûÉç team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research 51¸£ÀûÉç team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease 51¸£ÀûÉç professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists 51¸£ÀûÉç professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists University of 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development Chancellor of the Exchequer visits 51¸£ÀûÉç to discuss reform of UK’s power network Chancellor of the Exchequer visits 51¸£ÀûÉç to discuss reform of UK’s power network MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç 51¸£ÀûÉç and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market 51¸£ÀûÉç and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes The first Eve Fellowship awarded to 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist The first Eve Fellowship awarded to 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects University of 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence University of 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England 51¸£ÀûÉç secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future 51¸£ÀûÉç secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting 51¸£ÀûÉç research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space 51¸£ÀûÉç research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes 51¸£ÀûÉç leading innovation in hydrogen economy 51¸£ÀûÉç leading innovation in hydrogen economy Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide 51¸£ÀûÉç partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects 51¸£ÀûÉç partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects National Grid and University of 51¸£ÀûÉç pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections National Grid and University of 51¸£ÀûÉç pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics 51¸£ÀûÉç leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster 51¸£ÀûÉç leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network 51¸£ÀûÉç’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award 51¸£ÀûÉç’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference 51¸£ÀûÉç experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots 51¸£ÀûÉç experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç’s net zero transition Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç’s net zero transition A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced 51¸£ÀûÉç revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ 51¸£ÀûÉç revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic 2020 New Year Honours for University academics 2020 New Year Honours for University academics A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor 51¸£ÀûÉç launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 51¸£ÀûÉç launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ The oldest war crime in the book The oldest war crime in the book Fight against disease goes global as 51¸£ÀûÉç professor publishes 15 papers in one day Fight against disease goes global as 51¸£ÀûÉç professor publishes 15 papers in one day EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives 51¸£ÀûÉç presents to the United Nations 51¸£ÀûÉç presents to the United Nations Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead UK constitutional law conference at 51¸£ÀûÉç UK constitutional law conference at 51¸£ÀûÉç Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show 51¸£ÀûÉç gives city’s Roma community a voice 51¸£ÀûÉç gives city’s Roma community a voice EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas
